Cultural Leadership and London
Sometimes life turns on a dime. Mine flipped rapidly in August when I was accepted into top UK musical theatre drama school, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, to study a Masters of Performance (Musical Theatre). I had two weeks to get a UK visa, pack my life in Australia into a suitcase, and head to London. … Continue reading
Theatre With A Conscience
Why am I an artist? Because storytelling is powerful, it can open and change hearts and minds. Sharing stories with words, song and dance can captivate an audience and transport them us a reality unimaginable, unlocking that world so that we can understand life from new perspectives. That’s why I’m proud and excited for my … Continue reading
This is The Voice
I joined Team Delta on The Voice Australia in its 5th season! My first performance in the blind auditions of ‘Maybe This Time’ had Delta Goodrem and Ronan Keating turning their chairs. I chose Delta who has been an inspiration of mine for many years. Last night I performed ‘Memory’ from Cats in the Battle … Continue reading
EP LAUNCH
I’m excited to share my EP ‘Something’s Bound To Begin’ with everyone today! These 5 tracks mark the beginning of my professional journey to finding my voice and building as an artist. It’s my foundation; my launching platform; my first step of faith from which I hope to build and grow over years and years. I … Continue reading
Equity Atlantic Scholarship
I was privileged to be awarded the 2016 Equity Atlantic Scholarship this week to study at Atlantic Acting School in New York. In July, thanks to the Equity Foundation, Atlantic Theatre Company and Foxtel (who have donated $8,000 to cover flights and accommodation in NYC) I will study the Summer Intensive program and advance my acting … Continue reading
In the recording studio
2016 is off to a flying start with me hitting the recording studio this week to lay down three tracks, beautifully produced by Jim Hare and accompanied by Kym Parrish. Have a listen here: Liza Minelli is a big inspiration of mine and Sally Bowles is a character I’ve always wanted to play. ‘Maybe This Time’ … Continue reading
Women in Theatre and Screen (WITS)
The women to men ratio in the performing arts is roughly 3:10. The percentage of female writers and directors in Australian theatre is 30%. The stats are even lower in film and television. That, in my opinion, is a disgrace. How can 50% of the population have a maximum 30% of the voice? Art is … Continue reading
Hey, Ms Producer!
Halfway through the year… and it has been a whirlwind. Where I was once the person knocking on doors, it’s now the flip side and I’ve been scatter-gunned, taking opportunities left, right and centre. That has made for a wonderful but BUSY six months! Here’s a brief snapshot of some of the things I’ve been working … Continue reading
Hyde the Movie, NIDA and marketing
2015 has whipped around in no time at all! Kicking off the year I was cast in Hyde The Movie – an action drama set in the 1980s. I get to put my athletic and acting chops to the test as I play a dark avenging angel who battles her opponents in underwater fight scenes … Continue reading
Pilot television series
This week I started filming new Australian pilot TV series Subject To Change playing the co-lead character, Karly. Subject To Change is a high school drama that featuring same sex attracted lead characters. According to this year’s National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health Report, more than one in five Australian high school … Continue reading
